Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects in the water and wastewater sector, ensuring innovative solutions that enhance infrastructure. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. With a commitment to professional growth, this position allows you to mentor junior staff while contributing to impactful projects. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding career path, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical consulting design for industrial sectors.
• Expertise in preparing detailed design drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems for water treatment plants and industrial facilities.
• Conduct project management tasks and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Electrical Consulting Design

Project Management

Power System Studies

Load Calculations

Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

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The Opportunity:

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Senior Electrical Engineer to expand our Industrial, Water and Waste-Water team in the downtown Vancouver, British Columbia office. Reporting to the Director, Electrical, SCADA & Facilities, the successful candidate will work with other electrical staff, mentor junior staff and act as project electrical lead.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done. Hybrid work agreement (3 days in office, up to 2 days remote per week)
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Design power distribution, power generation and substations for low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems of industrial plants such as pump stations, water treatment plants, and other industries;
• Perform load calculations as well as utilize modeling software to size transformers, generators, switchgear, breakers, switches, MCCs, cables, capacitor banks, UPS, harmonic filters, and other electrical equipment;
• Develop electrical models using ETAP and EasyPower and perform analysis such as power flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection & coordination, harmonics, and static & dynamic motor start up;
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment layout and elevation drawings, P&IDs, grounding layouts, motor schematics and wiring diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, area classification drawings, fire alarm riser and layout, control panel layouts, specifications, cost estimates, lighting layouts, etc.;
• Selection of metering and protection relays, CTs, and PTs;
• Develop network wiring diagrams depicting nodes and communications of networks implementing protocols such as Profinet, ModBus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, or Ethernet;
• Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on analysis, reports, designs and associated advice;
• Carry out project management tasks on multidisciplinary jobs (invoicing, monthly reports, project KPIs, staffing planning);
• Ensure that projects meet quality assurance requirements and the needs of WSP way;
• Assist with and prepare fee estimates, quotations and offers of service to clients, and assist with the preparation of expressions of interest and bids as required;
• Build effective networks and working relationships with key stakeholders and especially clients, current and future;
• Expand our service offerings in key areas. Secure electrical engineering assignments;
• Mentor junior staff;
• Participate in client project requirements meetings and value analysis;
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent;
• Maintain client service through project delivery, communication with clients, and acting on client feedback;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum 10 years of electrical consulting design experience in industrial sector;
• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution;
• Experience in preparation of detail design drawings including single-line and three-line diagrams, equipment layouts and elevations, grounding layouts, motor schematics and wiring diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, instrument loop diagrams, electrical P&IDs, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, area classification drawings, grounding layouts, fire alarm riser and layout, control panel layouts, specifications, cost estimates, lighting layouts, etc;
• Experience in sizing, developing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings of low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment including switchgear, generators, transformers, motor control centres, variable frequency drives, generators, breakers, switches, power monitoring & metering relays, CTs, PTs, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, etc.;
• Experience in industrial project detail design cycle - analysis, design, development of drawings and specifications, cost estimation, construction support and commissioning;
• Experience in performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM or EasyPower– power flow, short circuit, protection and coordination, arc flash, dynamic and static motor start up analysis, and harmonics analysis;
• Sufficient knowledge of industrial plant automation to integrate motors and other equipment with the plant PLC, RTU, DCS and SCADA;
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, and Ethernet;
• Experience in application of electrical codes and standards such as CEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, NESC, ANSI, ATS, FM Global, etc;
• Results orientated, with a reputation for, project delivery, quality, and customer service, and commercial acumen;
• Clean driving record/abstract;
• Experience with Metro Vancouver engineering and drafting standards, projects and construction procedures is a strong asset/
  
  
  

Compensation:

The salary range (in British Columbia): $105,800 - $145,400.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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